Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the representation of paintings in museums and the ways in which these institutional settings impact our understanding of the artwork. The author argues that the museum environment, with its focus on preservation and organization, often distorts the original meaning and impact of the paintings. The book provides a series of case studies, examining famous paintings from the Renaissance to the present day, to illustrate the ways in which gallery placement, lighting, and restoration can affect our perception of them. The author goes on to discuss the ways in which the museum environment can influence our understanding of the artist's intent. They argue that the focus on preservation and conservation in museums can lead to paintings being presented in a way that is divorced from their original context, which includes the artist's intended audience and the social and cultural values of the time in which it was created. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in art history, museum studies, and the ways in which our understanding of art is shaped by the institutions that present it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330090633_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330090633
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330090633
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)